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Are you obsessed with fly fishing so much that you jeopardize other areas of your life just to be on the water? Maybe you’ve only heard about fly fishing via friends? Either way, you my friend need to come to the FFFT (Fly Fishing Film Tour) at the Paramount on 04/14/16.

The FFFT brings together a remarkable group of fish addicts wherever it lands, but in Austin it seems to bring an extra special group of people willing to drive multiple hours (from all around Texas) just to hang out with like minded individuals and chat/argue about tippet strength, flies, and warm water tips while hanging out in in a classic theater with hundreds of like minded individuals (probably the only time most fly fisherman want to see another fly fisher).

It’s bound to sell out this year so buy your tickets now via this link. And get more information at the ATX FFFT Facebook site here!

If you’d like to pick up a wealth of information from a local fly fishing legend you’ll want to head over to Living Waters this Saturday for a special presentation from Kevin Hutchison. Highly recommended.

Saturday, September 5th
Special Guest: Kevin Hutchison of Hill Country Fly Fishers
Kevin is a very close friend of Living Waters and an experienced fly fishing veteran. Kevin has guided Central Texas longer than most, and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to fly fishing the immediate area and beyond! Join us for a day filled with friends, laughs, stories, info, tying, and more! You can learn more about Kevin and his renowned guide service at www.hillcountryflyfishers.com9:00 A.M. – Doors Open/Coffee/Round Rock Donuts10:00 A.M. – The Story Behind the Book
Fly Fishing the Texas Hill Country is the most comprehensive river access guide available to local anglers. Originally penned by the late Bud Priddy, the book has evolved much over the years. Kevin Hutchison has in the recent past, beautifully re-written, updated, and refreshed this invaluable piece of fly fishing literature. Come and hear more about how the book took shape and how it can serve you on your next Central Texas fly fishing adventure!1:00 P.M. – Fly Tying for the Texas Hill Country
Kevin Hutchison is an accomplished fly tier, and many of his original patterns are staples throughout the hill country! Join us as Kevin demonstrates how to tie several of his most effective fly patterns. – www.livingwatersflyfishing.com

If you even dabble in tying flies, especially for bass, you’ve doubtlessly read or heard of Pat Cohen. In a world of talented but low key fly tiers he stands out like a rock star sporting his sleeve tattoos, wooly beard, shaved head and ear piercings. While he may not look like your casual fly tier, one glance at his output immediately lets you know that you’re watching an expert at work. Pat’s deer hair divers are such works of art that they frequently sell as exactly that, commanding top dollar for some of his “Display Flies” well the workhorses in his stable catch big bass after big bass (check out his work at www.rusuperfly.com).

Fortunately for those of us here in central Texas, Sportsman’s Finest is bringing Pat in to town for a presentation of his fly tying technique this Saturday.

Come and join us to see the talented and extremely creative professional fly tyer, Pat Cohen, who will demonstrate some of his patterns and share his tips and skills with you. Pats specialty is deer hair bass bugs but he ties everything from streamers to nymphs. The artistic freedom that fly tying offers, is what drew him to it. All of his flies are meant to be fished with the exception of the display offerings. Every piece of each bug – be it the hair, feathers, or weed guards – has a purpose. The final product is a fish catching fly and a miniature sculpture all in one. To his way of thinking, there is nothing like watching a five pound bucketmouth or an 18 inch smallie erupting from the water to crush one of his bugs as it’s drawn across the surface. Pat is a member of some the following pro teams, Clear Cure Goo, EP Flies, Dr. Slick, Jackson Kayak, Werner Paddles, Peak Vices, Loon Outdoors, Partridge Hooks and Carp Pro Magazine. He regularly demonstrates fly tying at various events and fly shops on the east coast and we are excited get him down to Texas!! – www.sportsmanfinest.com

This Saturday, May 2nd at 11AM at Sportsman’s Finest, free admission. Hope to see you there!

It’s that time again, the Fly Fishing Film Tour is making it’s annual appearance here in Austin! If you’ve been before you already know that it’s a hell of a lot of fun. If for some reason you’ve never been, all you need to know is that it’s the second best thing to actually fishing. The night is basically comprised of vendors and free food, with drinks for purchase as well as raffle tickets for some amazing prizes followed by a diverse and stellar line up of fly fishing films that will most assuredly make you want to call in sick on Friday.

Barton Creek at Lost Creek

Pedernales River at Johnson City

Colorado River at Bastrop

Guadalupe River at Sattler

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